Devils 2020-21 team discussion (news, notes and speculation) - part XIV

[Frozen Lake]

"everything's been positive" but no timetable eh

that doesn't sound that positive to me.

It could have been

positive results for the team are likely no signs of long-term Damage/trouble, mobility, and comfortability.

an injury doesnt have to be worse than it was originally diagnosed for it to take longer than expected to heal

Though it definitely sucks not having Nico; just means Jack will have to take an extra step earlier than expected, which could end up better for us in the long run (as long as Jack doesnt then complain about less ice time)

 

[RangerDoggo]

I warmed up on Ruff after hearing some speculation about how he might put his system in Dallas into play here. The fact that he’s so high on Yegor in spite of barely knowing who he was a few months ago, and being equally high on Hughes, also makes me think the “he prefers vets” criticism was based on nothing. (Then again that attack is true against every NHL coach ever)

I personally don’t mind if Hischier doesn’t play at all this season. It’s a short season, presumably we’ll be fun to watch but short of a playoff spot. What’s the rush?

 

[Nicomo Cosca]

I warmed up on Ruff after hearing some speculation about how he might put his system in Dallas into play here. The fact that he’s so high on Yegor in spite of barely knowing who he was a few months ago, and being equally high on Hughes, also makes me think the “he prefers vets” criticism was based on nothing. (Then again that attack is true against every NHL coach ever)

I personally don’t mind if Hischier doesn’t play at all this season. It’s a short season, presumably we’ll be fun to watch but short of a playoff spot. What’s the rush?

He’s hasn’t played competitive hockey since March for one. He needs to get back out there and continue to develop.

 

[Lou is God]

I warmed up on Ruff after hearing some speculation about how he might put his system in Dallas into play here. The fact that he’s so high on Yegor in spite of barely knowing who he was a few months ago, and being equally high on Hughes, also makes me think the “he prefers vets” criticism was based on nothing. (Then again that attack is true against every NHL coach ever)

I personally don’t mind if Hischier doesn’t play at all this season. It’s a short season, presumably we’ll be fun to watch but short of a playoff spot. What’s the rush?

No way, Nico missing the season would be terrible.

 

[Emperoreddy]

It could have been

positive results for the team are likely no signs of long-term Damage/trouble, mobility, and comfortability.

an injury doesnt have to be worse than it was originally diagnosed for it to take longer than expected to heal

Though it definitely sucks not having Nico; just means Jack will have to take an extra step earlier than expected, which could end up better for us in the long run (as long as Jack doesnt then complain about less ice time)

Yeah how I took it. They don't think it's a long term damage issue.

If it was a high ankle sprain then it's basically it's better when it feels better type thing.

Him being in a boot and not being in one anymore is at least some progress.

 

[Guttersniped]

He’s hasn’t played competitive hockey since March for one. He needs to get back out there and continue to develop.

It’s only been two games, I know it’s a shortened season but it’s still four months long. I’m not giving up on all of February yet, let’s just see how it goes.

 

[Nicomo Cosca]

It’s only been two games, I know it’s a shortened season but it’s still four months long. I’m not giving up on all of February yet, let’s just see how it goes.

Right, I was responding to it being no big deal if he missed the entire season. That would be a long time off.

 

[TorontoMedia]

I love that people love to hate Jack Hughes. Just confirms what we all wanted to hear... he looks good. It’s only going to get better

 

[NJDevs26]

Guys, Nico is adjusting to walking with his prosthetic. Skating will take a while. I'm just wondering if they make one with a skate attached to it or if they have one where the has to be put on the prosthetic.

They should just give him the bionic leg Alex Smith has.

 

[Guttersniped]

Right, I was responding to it being no big deal if he missed the entire season. That would be a long time off.

I was echoing your response. It was meant as support.

 

[NJDevs26]

I know Jack needs to work on his slapper but he is getting too much shit on that attempt at the end of the game. The puck was rolling and he was in a hurry to get it off in the dying seconds, thats a big whatever.

He almost certainly thought he didn't have as much time as he did, you can't always take a peek at the clock when you're racing up ice.

 

[glenwo2]

And that would be different than any other game how???

Uhh...

So...nice weather we're having.

 

[jkrdevil]

He almost certainly thought he didn't have as much time as he did, you can't always take a peek at the clock when you're racing up ice.

Do they have the clocks in the boards like they did during the bubble?

 

[NjDevsRR]

He almost certainly thought he didn't have as much time as he did, you can't always take a peek at the clock when you're racing up ice.

Also add in the fact that he had 600 lbs skating towards him at full speed lol

 

[Hisch13r]

I know Jack needs to work on his slapper but he is getting too much shit on that attempt at the end of the game. The puck was rolling and he was in a hurry to get it off in the dying seconds, thats a big whatever.

It's getting memed solely because he fell. If he didn't fall then no one would say anything about it

 

[Emperoreddy]

Yeah that particular slap shot is a bit overblown due to circumstances. He rushed it thinking he had no time and flubbed.

He definitely has to work on his finish, but that one example is a bit silly to hang over his head.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I also took no timetable at face value. It most likely isn't a break where the time frame is pretty cut and dry.

If it's a ligament injury then it's basically better when it gets better. They can linger longer then you would expect, and there is zero reason to rush him back and potentially make it worse.

Might as well just wait until it's 100%. I suspect once he starts skating he will be back pretty soon after that.

 

[Blackjack]

Uhhhhhh...

 

[Hisch13r]

Uhhhhhh...

I don't know how all this works, is that more on the US or Finnish end? If it was the Finnish end then maybe it'll only be an issue for Vatanen and not Bratt. If it's the US then we could be waiting a while for both Bratt and Vatanen

 

[Emperoreddy]

Time to declare war on Sweden.

 

[glenwo2]

Uhhhhhh...

@Emperoreddy did point out that we are at the mercy of the Swedish Government....

Hope it doesn't take too long but you know how Bureaucratic red tape is.

 

[glenwo2]

I don't know how all this works, is that more on the US or Finnish end? If it was the Finnish end then maybe it'll only be an issue for Vatanen and not Bratt. If it's the US then we could be waiting a while for both Bratt and Vatanen

Can't be a Finnish issue since Bratt is in Sweden.

Can it?

 

[Hisch13r]

Can't be a Finnish issue since Bratt is in Sweden.

Can it?

Kapanen is Finnish. So it taking a while for him would be a Finnish issue and wouldn't mean anything for Bratt if it was a problem on that end

 

[glenwo2]

Kapanen is Finnish. So it taking a while for him would be a Finnish issue and wouldn't mean anything for Bratt if it was a problem on that end

Well like I said : I hope it doesn't take THAT long.

 

[Blackjack]

Sorry guys my brain fart, for some reason I thought Kapanen was Swedish. Yeah, I hope Bratt’s process is a lot more efficient than that.